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Veterans ParkPickleball Venue in Saint Johns, FL

5.0(20 coach reviews)
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2 coaches•From $64 per lesson
Veterans Park - Pickleball venue🏓Saint Johns, FL

Outdoor pickleball court in Saint Johns

Courts
6
Setting
Outdoor
open-air
Parking
On-site
Ample parking available at the 50-acre park complex

2 pickleball coaches at Veterans Park

Every coach below teaches at Veterans Park. Pick the one that fits your level - they handle the rest.

Mary Sue Cranston profile
About Mary

Harnessing the strategic depth of pickleball, I've spent the last 4 years cultivating a passion for sharing the sport's nuances with others. My experience as a player allows me to offer tailored guidance and foster a fun yet focused learning environment where players of all levels can thrive. Let's connect and elevate your pickleball journey together. I am a certified PPR Coach. I have worked with youth players, beginner and intermediate adults for the past year. I have a positive and easy going attitude.

What students say...

"Nice start with Mary’s lesson, and the quick recap of skills from before kept things clear. Wow, I’ll keep building on that highlighted progress and practice more, today felt productive.

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Mary
From$64per lesson

Mary

Bio: Harnessing the strategic depth of pickleball, I've spent the last 4 years cultivating a passion for sharing the sport's nuances with others. My experience as a player allows me to offer tailored guidance and foster a fun yet focused learning environment where players of all levels can thrive. Let's connect and elevate your pickleball journey together. I am a certified PPR Coach. I have worked with youth players, beginner and intermediate adults for the past year. I have a positive and easy going attitude.
5.0
35 Lessons given
5.0
Available
Next: Tomorrow, 8:00 AM
PPR Certified
Experienced Player
💰$64 for weekly lessons
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Jeff Yalden profile
About Jeff

Retired motivational speaker, Jeff is now focused on his pickleball career - player, referee, coach and instructor. Former high school teacher and coach, Jeff is a Certified PPR (Professional Pickleball Registry) Instructor in Jacksonville, FL. Jeff is an avid player at Jarboe in Neptune Beach, Donner in Atlantic Beach and frequents Pictona in Holly Hill. Book Jeff for a value driven lesson and improve your all around game or we can focus on areas of further development. You discuss your goals with Jeff and he will gladly work with you. Let’s play Pickleball.

What students say...

"I wanted to experience all the hype around pickleball so I took a few lessons with Jeff. Very patient, engaging, and motivational. Made me feel like I was with the right person learning pickleball and I’m loving it. Jeff is even playing with me as a partner at Jarboe. Yay us. #TeamJeff

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Jeff
From$71per lesson

Jeff

Bio: Retired motivational speaker, Jeff is now focused on his pickleball career - player, referee, coach and instructor. Former high school teacher and coach, Jeff is a Certified PPR (Professional Pickleball Registry) Instructor in Jacksonville, FL. Jeff is an avid player at Jarboe in Neptune Beach, Donner in Atlantic Beach and frequents Pictona in Holly Hill. Book Jeff for a value driven lesson and improve your all around game or we can focus on areas of further development. You discuss your goals with Jeff and he will gladly work with you. Let’s play Pickleball.
5.0
31 Lessons given
5.0
Available
Next: Tomorrow, 7:00 AM
College Athlete
💰$71 for weekly lessons
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About Veterans Park

Free public pickleball facility with 6 dedicated outdoor courts in a 50-acre park complex with ample amenities and community atmosphere

When to come
This is one of the busiest venues in the area. Weekday mornings and mid-afternoons are typically your best bet for an open court or a focused lesson.
Amenities
  • Parking: Ample parking available at the 50-acre park complex
  • Outdoor facility
  • Entrance: The entrance to Veterans Park is located on Racetrack Road, near the intersection with Flora Branch Boulevard in St. Johns County.

Where you'll play

1332 Veterans Pkwy, St Johns, FL 32259, USA

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Lessons at Veterans Park, explained

Lessons at Veterans Park start at $64 per lesson. The exact price depends on the coach, the session length, and whether you book solo or split a group lesson with friends — and your first lesson is always free.

Ready to play at Veterans Park?

Your first lesson is free. Pick from 2 pickleball coaches who teach here and book a time that works for you.

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Veterans Park - Pickleball venue🏓Saint Johns, FL

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Reviews for coaches at Veterans Park

5.0(20 coach reviews)
Ameeta A.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 5•Verified ✓
Mary’s coaching style is easy to follow and helpful. I really appreciated her clear explanations on serving, returning, and ball placement. After just one lesson, I felt like I picked up some valuable skills that improved my game. If you want to get a solid introduction to pickleball fundamentals, her lessons are definitely worth trying.
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Ameeta A.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 5•Verified ✓
What stood out most in Mary's lesson was practicing my forehand, backhand, and serve, along with learning how to lob the ball. The session was engaging and helped me focus on key skills. If you're interested in improving your pickleball game, I recommend giving Mary’s lessons a try for a fun and effective experience. 😊
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Ameeta A.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 5•Verified ✓
What I enjoyed most was learning how to move my body while taking different kinds of shots, which made the lesson really engaging. Mary’s guidance helped me focus on technique and feel more confident on the court. If you’re interested in improving your pickleball skills, trying her lessons is definitely worth it! 👏
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Michael A.Verified ✓
Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 7•Verified ✓
Mary Sue worked with me and we changed my two handed backhand into a single handed backhand. My return forehand/backhand using her training skills increased dramatically! Further practicing and lessons will refine my play - I should have done this a lot sooner.
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Kathleen L.Verified ✓
Lessons taken: 1•Verified ✓
Jeff was an excellent teacher. He provided clear specific direction on how to improve. He used demonstration and practice to help us understand. He also was encouraging and had a good sense of humor. We left the lesson with useful homework, as well.
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Sharon B.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 1•Verified ✓
Thank you! You’re very patient and professional. Your teaching methods started with basics and allowed my friend to learn at a pace more appropriate for her. We look forward to learning more and playing together!
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Ameeta A.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 5•Verified ✓
Nice start with Mary’s lesson, and the quick recap of skills from before kept things clear. Wow, I’ll keep building on that highlighted progress and practice more, today felt productive.
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Ameeta A.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 5•Verified ✓
That lesson gave me a clear path on my serve, and I finally felt the arm swing click. I’m excited to tighten forehand and backhand next, and I’m ready to keep practicing with Mary.
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Kathleen H.Verified ✓
Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 1•Verified ✓
I enjoyed the 1 on 1. He answered all my questions. His encouragement well done. His demonstrations were well done. Am excited about taking my next class.
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Kristin R.Verified ✓
Lessons taken: 13•Verified ✓
Mary Sue is a fantastic coach! Very patient and thorough! Her lessons are extremely informative yet fun. Looking forward to many more lessons with her!
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Michael A.Verified ✓
Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 7•Verified ✓
Great lesson with soft game practice, short serves, 3rd shot drop practice and teeth / corner “teeth smashes”
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